Object numberM2011/034:046
DescriptionChristmas card dated 15 December 1949, written to Jurgen Steuerwald. On the front of the card is a picture of angels on a cloud singing carols with the text: 'Fröhliche Weihnacht' meaning Merry Christmas.
This card forms part of a collection of 40 letters and postcards dating from the 1930’s that were sent to Jurgen Steuerwald in England, the majority, from his mother, living in Germany and his brother Gerhard, living in Australia. The contrast between the descriptions of life in Australia and England where the two brothers live in safety, and of the fear and danger borne by their mother living in Germany provide a striking contrast.
This card forms part of a collection of 40 letters and postcards dating from the 1930’s that were sent to Jurgen Steuerwald in England, the majority, from his mother, living in Germany and his brother Gerhard, living in Australia. The contrast between the descriptions of life in Australia and England where the two brothers live in safety, and of the fear and danger borne by their mother living in Germany provide a striking contrast.
Production date 1949-12-15
Subjectloved ones' contact, separation, families, Christmas
Object nameletters
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- length: 147.00 mm
width: 104.00 mm
Language
- German Sender address: Heunieser(?)-Moul 287/ Deisler (?) near Hannover(?), 15/12/49.
My Dear Jurgen, At last a sign of life. Many thanks for your dear letter today. Finally, at last I know in Hannover about your return journey and that you are well. I get frequent mail from father. He is now in Kreuznach(?). The poor thing has suffered terribly in Mainz. Now he has to look after himself, rest a lot and have fresh air. I hope….write to him Padele (?) since, after all, you wrote that he is doing well. When ……. is sending a packet from Sydney it takes far too long and…. The final arrival of the goods is always in doubt. Indeed, he could be sending it through the Red Cross or a location in Switzerland. Please get around to write this to him that he gets to know…….( end of post card).
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Mrs Jean Stewart